Thomas Sanders' life was average, he had a job, a decent car, worked in retail, and adored his friends and family. He never would give his friends and family up, but he endeavored for more imaginative, enlightened, intimate, maybe even daring days, while still making sure as too not go overboard.
One night he awakes at the devils hour, only to come across four secrets the world has hid from him for 27 years. What could they want? To save him from something bigger and far more dangerous than any of them could imagine.
(I am aware he is 29, but this takes place beforehand
Also no ships, sorry.)
A criminal mastermind makes a bold move against a wealthy client to put himself in a position to retire in comfort. He has no idea what he's up against when a young widow, desperate to make ends meet, sets her eyes on earning the bounty set on his head.
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Newly widowed housewife Melody Scott needs to earn some major cash, fast. When her bright and busy children learn that a priceless ruby bracelet has been stolen and a six-figure reward is being offered, they convince her to try to do what the police, museum security, and the best private investigators have failed to do. Working against them is a notorious thief who has met people from around the world, but who has never once encountered a woman like Melody Scott. When the sweet innocence of the Scott family clashes against criminal forces more dangerous than they ever imagined, Melody is all too aware that a mom's got to do what a mom's got to do to protect her family.
The Widow, Melody Scott is a 2021 Watty Award Winner!
Content Warning: This story does contain depictions of stalking behavior.